Barb Brouwer

An early morning fire on Dec. 20 completely destroyed a couple's home and their possessions.

Blaze leaves couple homeless just before Christmas

The Silver Creek couple was treated for smoke inhalation in hospital and released the same day.

An early morning fire on Dec. 20 completely destroyed a couple's home and their possessions.
Dancers bring holiday magic

Dancers bring holiday magic

Shuswap Dance Center students brought the magic of Christmas to the stage last week.

Dancers bring holiday magic
School closures off the table

School closures off the table

School closures in Silver Creek and Armstrong are off the table, but Sicamous schools are still being debated.

School closures off the table
Shuswap Youth Choir sing to local Salmon Arm businesses.

Children’s choir spreads Christmas cheer

The Shuswap Youth Choir caroled their way around downtown Salmon Arm on Monday.

Shuswap Youth Choir sing to local Salmon Arm businesses.
Former English professor Les Ellenor explains the significance of magical oranges at Christmas.

Unravelling the mysteries of Christmas stockings

While you might be getting chocolate or socks in your stocking Christmas morning, the tradition began with bags of gold.

Former English professor Les Ellenor explains the significance of magical oranges at Christmas.
UPDATE: Accident kills Sorrento man

UPDATE: Accident kills Sorrento man

Trans-Canada East Traffic Services Highway Patrol is investigating a collision that took place east of Shuswap Lake Estates Wednesday.

UPDATE: Accident kills Sorrento man
Ian Webster of the Structural Protection Unit turns on a set of sprinklers during a demonstration at the Salmon Arm Airport appreciation day on Sunday

Emergency team targets potential fires

A look inside the Shuswap Emergency Program’s Structural Protection Unit.

Ian Webster of the Structural Protection Unit turns on a set of sprinklers during a demonstration at the Salmon Arm Airport appreciation day on Sunday
Shuswap Lake General Hospital

Fentanyl deaths occur in Shuswap

Interior Health Authority sees 31 Fentanyl-related deaths so far this year.

Shuswap Lake General Hospital
Canoe Forest Products says they are now working to mitigate any risk of spills to Shuswap Lake.

Interior Health rescinds water advisory near Canoe Forest Products

Residents were advised to avoid both drinking water and recreational use in a 300-metre area.

Canoe Forest Products says they are now working to mitigate any risk of spills to Shuswap Lake.
Highways minister Todd Stone says the province will review a report and recommendations by Interior Health highlighting fatal motor vehicle collisions in B.C.

Minister responds to Interior Health vehicle crash report

Report shows 40 per cent of vehicle fatalities occur in region.

Highways minister Todd Stone says the province will review a report and recommendations by Interior Health highlighting fatal motor vehicle collisions in B.C.
A student uses the BC Tomorrow mobile app to teach students about ecology and land-use issues.

New technology creates learning opportunity

New technology and a progressive curriculum that combines science and civics could be in classrooms this year.

A student uses the BC Tomorrow mobile app to teach students about ecology and land-use issues.

Rounded curbs for Shuswap Ave.

District of Sicamous Council voted unanimously in favour of rollover curbs rather than right-angled ones for Shuswap Avenue.

A loader distributes soil at the development of a future public boat launch at Old Town Bay.

CSRD kicks in cash for three local projects

CSRD directors unanimously approved $325,000 from the Sicamous and Area Economic Opportunity Fund for three major projects.

A loader distributes soil at the development of a future public boat launch at Old Town Bay.
A view of Shuswap Lake with Canoe Forest Products in the foreground.

Company takes responsibility for spill into Shuswap Lake

By Wednesday afternoon, Interior Health had given the City of Salmon Arm the go-ahead to resume taking water from the lake.

A view of Shuswap Lake with Canoe Forest Products in the foreground.

Avalanche takes life of Celista man

Avalanche has taken the life of a yet another snowmobiler – the second in one week.

CSRD focuses on food waste diversion

Food waste next on the regional district’s menu of items to divert from landfills.

Flu making rounds in the Shuswap

It may seem like many Shuswap residents are falling foul of the flu, but the numbers say otherwise.

Tax credit for local investment

CSRD director seeks support for tax credit to encourage local investment.

The Sicamous recycle depot office is loaded for transport to the depot’s new location behind Parkland Mall.

Recycling depot moves off Main Street

CSRD agrees to relocate the Sicamous recycling depot even though staff believe downtown location is the best site.

The Sicamous recycle depot office is loaded for transport to the depot’s new location behind Parkland Mall.

Snowmobilers rescued from Owl Head

For the second time in a week, volunteer members of Shuswap Search and Rescue (SAR) were out in the cold all night instead of in their beds.